An 8-Minute Nervous System Reset: When Everything Feels Like Too Much

About this episode

This episode provides a short guided nervous system reset to help alleviate stress and promote mindfulness.

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Your body doesn’t need a perfect routine, it needs a reliable reset. When stress shows up as tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, or a mind that won’t stop spinning, a few minutes of guided breathing and grounding can change the whole tone of your day. We walk you through a short nervous system reset you can do anywhere, with simple cues that help you feel supported in your body right now. We start with the basics of mindfulness for stress relief: notic...

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Hopkins

Topics covered

• nervous system reset
• mindfulness
• stress relief
• guided breathing
• grounding techniques

Keywords

• nervous system
• stress
• mindfulness
• breathing
• grounding
• self-care
• relaxation

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